LEARN/CREATE (PT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

3:00 pm

Invitation to World Literature"Journey to the West"
The powerful and mischievous Stone Monkey King brings chaos to heaven and earth. Freed from a mountain prison in order to guard a Chinese monk on his journey to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures from India, Monkey seeks his own spiritual transformation. Modern performance, contemporary art, and Buddhist philosophers provide a rich context to the ancient tale. D

3:30 pm

Invitation to World Literature"Popol Vuh"
The Mayan book of creation, the dawn of life, and the glories of gods and kings. This magnificent epic was saved from destruction at the hands of the Spanish by Quiche chroniclers. Once repressed, the story is now interwoven with the history of today's Mayan people. D

4:00 pm

Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8"Workshop 9. Starting In September...."
The concluding program takes a close look at the ways in which teachers get ready to help their students become successful and engaged readers. During the first few days of classes, the teachers talk about everything  from the mundane to the sublime  that enters their minds as they start another year and plan for success. Dr. Langer underscores their remarks with advice for teachers who want to recreate the kinds of classrooms they have seen featured in this workshop. D

Sara's Weeknight Meals"Girls at the Grill with Elizabeth Karmel"
Women of America, pick up your tongs, put on your aprons and man the grill! It's easy with Sara's buddy, grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel, to guide you! First is an easy Chicken Paillard with Greek Farmer's Salad and Tzatziki to get the basics down. Then, pizza! This one is a Blistered Corn and Asparagus Pesto Grilled Pizza. Finally, we'll go all out with Elizabeth's famous Texas Hill Country BBQ with a universally loved finger lickin' sauce. D

6:00 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Amsterdam and Dutch Sidetrips"
Rick explores the riches of the city before visiting dikes, windmills and the world's largest flower market.G

6:30 pm

Travelscope"Rwanda - Among The Gorillas"
Joseph follows in the footsteps of Dian Fossey when he treks into the mountain forest of the Parc National des Volcans. Within sight of the five Virunga Range volcanoes he travels in search of Rwanda's endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. As with every Travelscope adventure, the journey includes cultural experiences in a local church, living museum, market, primary school and health clinic. D

7:00 pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home"Entertaining Outdoors"
Allen is having a party in the garden to celebrate the completion of the house at the Garden Home Retreat. The party area includes an outdoor kitchen and poolside containers for decorative plantings.G

7:30 pm

Ask This Old House"Financing Solar Panels; Framing Walls for Basement-Remodeling"
Alternative energy expert Ross Trethewey travels to San Francisco to learn about a new way to finance solar photovoltaic panels and then sees them installed. Afterward, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner frame the walls for a basement remodeling project. D

8:00 pm

For Your Home"Welcome to the Dream Home"
Vicki and Sloan introduce this season's project-the Susan G. Komen Dream Home. Meet the builder, tour the home and peek at the overall project. Vicki and Sloan supervise the outdoor landscaping launch. D

Donna Dewberry Show"Canvas On Canvas"
Donna layers her canvas to create a 3-D seascape painting, and then demonstrates how to make a floor cloth with a fabric border.G

10:00 pm

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen"Not Just for Kids"
Bridget shows Chris how to make the ultimate Chicken Nuggets at home. Then, Jack challenges Chris to a tasting of yellow mustard. Next, Adam reveals his top picks for broiler-safe cooking dishes. D

Theater Talk"The Best of Theater Talk: Oscar Winner Christopher Plummer & Critic John Simon"
Oscar-winning actor Christopher Plummer joins us to discuss his revealing memoir In Spite of Myself. Also on board to review Plummer's critically-acclaimed autobiography, is our regular critic and commentator John Simon. D

11:30 pm

Closer to Truth"Complexity from Simplicity?"
Our universe began with a swirling, seething plasma-everything, everywhere, all the same. Today we have galaxies, stars, planets, people. How did such structure come about?. D